Accelerating gender and climate-focused lending in Ecuador

ILX invested in a B-loan participation originated by the IFC to one of Ecuador’s largest banks. The bank serves corporates, SMEs, and retail clients, offering a comprehensive range of financial services, including commercial banking, retail banking, and investment banking. The participation also marks ILX’s second transaction to the bank. 

The facility supports increased access to credit for priority segments, with around 50% of proceeds directed to women-led SMEs, 35% to climate-related projects, and 15% to biodiversity-related investments. This enables the bank to expand lending in areas that are typically underserved, while supporting more sustainable and environmentally focused economic activity in Ecuador.